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#1 of 71 Tires, Tires, Tires...on LS Model by eagleboyben Feb 24, 2007 (6:42 pm)
Hi fellow Outlander enthuiasts. I am wondering if anyone has swapped out their OEM tires for a new set yet (not for wear...obviously but for performance)? When you look at the oem tires that come on the LS model they look pretty decent but they are on the scarry side at 65 mph. The car wandered all over the road and the steering was super hyper sensitive. Move the steering wheel a quarter of an inch and find your self in the next lane at higher speeds. I should probably add that I actually love the really tight steering and am used to driving high end autos with similar steering.   So I went for broke, did some research, and bought a whole new set of tires for my Outlander at the youthful age of 410 miles. My outlander has been reborn! $750 later my Outlander drives like the sports car it is and stays in one lane on the frwy. The performance is so improved it feels like a completly different car. Next I went to visit my parents and it snowed during the visit. Put the tires to the test on snow and a serious patch of ice and I have to say I was very impressed. The car tracked and steered perfectly with all for wheels in abs lockup at about 35mph on solid ice.   So here's the specs. The OEM tires were Yokohama GO33's. The tires I switched to are Goodyear Fortera Triple Tred's directional tires. I selected them by reviewing the tire ratings at tirerack.com. They were the highest rated tire in this size and performance catagory. My friend who drve the car before and after could not believe the difference. The he looked up his own oem tires that came on his Subaru Baja and saw how low they ranked. By the next day he was shopping for new tires too.   I am sure there are other good tires out there besides the ones I bought. Just curious if any one else has made a switch and how much difference they noticed.   Happy outlandering... Replies to this message: rcpax (Feb 25, 2007 7:33 am) growwise (Feb 25, 2007 7:42 am) eagleboyben (Feb 25, 2007 10:48 am) growwise (Feb 25, 2007 12:18 pm) outlander_lad (Mar 16, 2009 5:31 pm)
#2 of 71 Re: Tires, Tires, Tires...on LS Model [eagleboyben] by rcpax Feb 25, 2007 (7:33 am)
Replying to: eagleboyben (Feb 24, 2007 6:42 pm) Tires are always one of the important factors. It's the only thing that contacts the road so it'd better be good. I've seen WRC rallies won and lost by tire choice alone. But what's not clear though is if you changed to a different brand/model or did you changed tire size too? I'd probably buy a Michelin or a Pirelli on my next set of tires. But the 18" OEM tires on my XLS are doing a fine job, it's such a waste to throw them away.
#3 of 71 Re: Tires, Tires, Tires...on XLS Model [eagleboyben] by growwise Feb 25, 2007 (7:42 am)
Replying to: eagleboyben (Feb 24, 2007 6:42 pm) I am glad someone brought this topic up. I looked up tire choices (no I will not swap now) and there is limited choice out there for P225/55R18 on XLS. Apart from OEM GoodYear Eagle LS2, I see only Michelin HydroEdge and Pirelli P6? 4 season. I noticed that UTQG rating on Michelin is really high (800) vs Pirelli's 600 and LS2's 400. So technically, michelin has to last twice than goodyear. But the catch is that LS2 is quieter and comfortable compared to hydroedge which is supposedly more noisier. Ofcourse none of these tires are cheap so I better make the most out of each set. Replies to this message: eagleboyben (Feb 25, 2007 10:48 am) growwise (Feb 25, 2007 12:18 pm)
#4 of 71 Re: Tires, Tires, Tires...on XLS Model [growwise] by eagleboyben Feb 25, 2007 (10:48 am)
Replying to: growwise (Feb 25, 2007 7:42 am) Thanks for both of your comments on the tire issue. Growwise I made a quick spin over to tirerack.com and there are at least 10 tires in your size. I should add that I have never purchased from tirerack so I can't recommend them as a seller but they seem to be one of the best comparison sites to see what's available and how they rank. It can be a little confusing to find the rankings on your tires on their site. Start by entering the tire size you are looking for and pull up the list of available tires in that size. Then click on one tire in the list and go to that tires page. Then click on the "SURVEY" link on that page. From the "SURVEY" link page click on "Compare this tire to other...tires". This will give you a comparison grid of all the tires in this size and catagory.   RCPAX I agree would be a waste to throw away the tires. No worries, I saved them and plan to sell them through the classifieds. Also I didn't change tire size. I stayed with the 215 70 16's.   I had a good laugh. Yesterday, in a parking lot, a man and woman walking past my car stopped to admire it. That last thing I heard him utter as they walked on was and "Wow - look at those tires!" Can't say I ever got my tires checked out before. Happy Motoring..... Replies to this message: growwise (Feb 25, 2007 12:18 pm)
#5 of 71 Re: Tires, Tires, Tires...on XLS Model [eagleboyben] by growwise Feb 25, 2007 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: eagleboyben (Feb 25, 2007 10:48 am) 10 tires? try again 225 55 18   btw, utqg of pirelli is 400 which is same as goodyear. Michelin is the king when it comes to long lasting wear - 800 utqg
#6 of 71 OEM tires by blackb13 Feb 25, 2007 (4:21 pm)
I noticed a significant improvement just by deflating the tires to OEM specs (32psi instead of 44+psi).   I have no idea why these things came overinflated from the factory.   XLS 18" wheels/tires Replies to this message: gene_v (Feb 25, 2007 4:41 pm) bearishly4u (Feb 25, 2007 5:11 pm) growwise (Feb 25, 2007 6:04 pm) rcpax (Feb 25, 2007 6:17 pm) bearishly4u (Feb 26, 2007 7:27 am) ibex22 (Apr 06, 2007 2:53 pm)
#7 of 71 Re: OEM tires [blackb13] by gene_v Feb 25, 2007 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: blackb13 (Feb 25, 2007 4:21 pm) They are overinflated for transport from overseas. Its SOP. The dealer is supposed to deflate them before delivery.
#8 of 71 Re: OEM tires [blackb13] by bearishly4u Feb 25, 2007 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: blackb13 (Feb 25, 2007 4:21 pm) Thank you for that statement. I replaced my factory 16" with 18" after just a few days and the tire pressure sensor went off. They even replaced a sensor that appeared to be damaged. The tire pressure was about 47psi. I think I'll try dropping to the oem specs and see if that helps with the sensor. Replies to this message: growwise (Feb 25, 2007 6:04 pm) rcpax (Feb 25, 2007 6:17 pm) bearishly4u (Feb 26, 2007 7:27 am)
#9 of 71 OEM tires for XLS by rcpax Feb 25, 2007 (5:26 pm)
The Goodyear Eagle LS P225/55R18 OEM tires on XLSs are not bad at all. Treadwear of 400, Temp A, Traction A. Beside the 400 treadwear, the tires has good heat dissipation and grip (according to the UTQG ratings). The Michelin Hydroedge has somewhat lesser temp dissipation at B rating.   When do we get to see a P225/55R18 size tire with Treadwear of about 800, traction of AA, and temp of A? Seems like a dream for this tire size.
#10 of 71 Re: OEM tires [bearishly4u] by growwise Feb 25, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: bearishly4u (Feb 25, 2007 5:11 pm) I was just going thru manual and I remember reading a section which warns people not to change tire/wheel combos. Part of the deal was that TPMS will be thrown off.   Pays to read the manual Replies to this message: rcpax (Feb 25, 2007 6:17 pm) bearishly4u (Feb 26, 2007 7:27 am)

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